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BB Dance Collective
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Austin, Texas
Appointments are needed at this barber shop, which features a friendly staff.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 512-686-8015
- Website & schedule bbdancecollective.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–4:30 pm |
The programs they offer
“Just started taking adult ballet classes here and absolutely love it.”
“This is the best instruction I have ever had both fun and detailed great for an absolute beginner or more advanced dancers.”
“Thank you B for allowing me to achieve the dreams of my childhood self!”
What families & students say
“This is the best instruction I have ever had both fun and detailed great for an absolute beginner or more advanced dancers.”
“The instructor is so welcoming and talented, creating a positive and supportive environment for dancers of all levels.”
“Just started taking adult ballet classes here and absolutely love it.”
From the reviews
I have only visited BB Dance Collective twice now but I am already in love with the space and the classes. I grew up wanting to dance so so badly but was never able to because of money constraints.
I love this studio! The level of personal attention and detailed instruction at BBs is unmatched! I have improved so much since starting here and I always leave feeling confident, accomplished, and TIRED! This is the best beginner class in Austin, no doubt!
I absolutely love BB Dance Collective! The instructor is so welcoming and talented, creating a positive and supportive environment for dancers of all levels. I always leave feeling inspired and excited for the next session!
I should have written this months ago. I returned to ballet after a 20+ year break, and this is the studio for me. I was so anxious trying to come back and dance in public. I'm hooked! It's welcoming with a variety of difficulty levels, and has never felt competitive.
Adult ballet at BB Dance Collective
BB Dance Collective runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at BB Dance Collective
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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